TAEASS404 - Assess competence in an online environment

Unit code: TAEASS404 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours
40
Location
City Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess candidate/s competence in an online environment. It involves implementing a plan for the assessment process, gathering quality evidence according to the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and making the assessment decision. It also involves recording and reviewing the completed assessment process.


The unit applies to individuals who use a range of technical competencies to assess candidates who are participating in assessment remotely and interacting with teachers, peers and other industry professionals by means of various electronic applications and communication channels.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
Evidence of the ability to:
Conduct 2 online assessment processes against at least 1 entire or partial unit of competency from a nationally recognised training package or accredited course:

  • 1 process being asynchronous, for at least 3 candidates
  • 1 process being synchronous, for at least 3 candidates attending an online assessment session at the same time
  • review above online assessment processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
    The candidate must:
  • provide clear instructions of the assessment process to each candidate, including in relation to technology requirements
  • conduct assessment process in compliance with the principles of assessment, rules of evidence, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • ensure that online assessment activities and digital tools used in the assessment process reflect training requirements, assessment conditions, industry context, and candidate needs
  • review evidence submitted online and make assessment decisions
  • communicate assessment decisions to candidates in relation to their assessment completion, seeking and providing feedback electronically on at least one occasion
  • ensure required records of assessments, candidate data and assessment outcomes are maintained according to online assessment system and organisational, regulatory and ethical requirements.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • regulatory requirements relating to online assessments described in the performance evidence, including:
  • principles of assessment and rules of evidence
  • ethical, privacy and confidentiality requirements associated with online assessment context and process
  • organisational policies and procedures relating to online assessment, including for:
  • timely, accurate and sufficient records of outcomes and data
  • addressing technological challenges or difficulties that arise during online assessment
  • candidate support requirements, including language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) needs and access to relevant technologies
  • key features of plan for online assessment, including:
  • instructions and information that support valid and accessible online assessments
  • assessment activities and digital tools that address assessment requirements of unit and provide a safe and inclusive environment for candidates
  • security principles and procedures that apply to assessment environments, including authenticating candidate identity and supervising assessments, and required associated software
  • methods and tools to record and measure candidate performance and knowledge
  • expected standards of candidate conduct
  • formats of evidence suitable for determining competence
  • strategies and processes for identifying and organising specialist support for candidates, including support relating to:
  • foundation skills, including language, literacy, numeracy, digital and employment skills
  • technical needs, including software and hardware
  • key features and functions of technology, tools and digital resources to be used in online assessment, including of:
  • learning management system (LMS) and/or communication channel
  • electronic applications
  • hardware and digital tools
  • practices and methods that promote safe and inclusive online assessment
  • challenges and risks of conducting assessment in an online environment, including cyber security risks and authentication of identity
  • work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to own role.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the VU Learning Management System (LMS) called VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
TAE40122 | Certificate iv | Duration:

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